Normally, if someone is looking to get in to photography, I recommend a D200. A nice example of a pro grade body can be had with a decent lens for just slightly more than the price of that D40, that is built for double that shutter count. It's not a point and shoot although it can nearly be in program mode, but if you want a point and shoot or something they can use to take pictures of their friends as opposed to something to LEARN photography, you're better served with just that.